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Brahma Madhva Sampradaya

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Is the lineage of teachings we follow the Brahma-Madhva-Sampradaya? What is meant by this name?

Answer

Brahma is mentioned because according to the first verse of Bhagavatam, he was the Lord’s first student. Tene brahma hrda, the Lord “extended” Vedic knowledge into the heart of Brahma. Madhvacarya appeared in southwest India in the 13th century. His philosophy differs from ours in several important ways, but the devotees hundreds of years ago claimed to be in his lineage at a time when Hindus demanded that one trace one’s lineage through one of the established lines. It is still a controversial point.

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As one of the most senior and respected spiritual leaders of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Hridayananda das Goswami (Howard J. Resnick, Ph.D.) is an early pioneer and renowned teacher of bhakti yoga in the Western world. At the forefront of contemporary religious dialogue, he is celebrated for his unique ability to adapt the wisdom of ancient Indian philosophy into teachings that are comprehensible for Western audiences.